News Director
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc - Harrisburg, PA
Work at Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
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Overview
Essential Duties:
- Oversee all aspects of news, weather, and sports programming for broadcast, digital, and mobile platforms.
- Manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations within the News Department.
- Make decisions regarding hiring, evaluations, promotions, and terminations of team members.
- Develop and implement a news coverage strategy that aligns with station and audience needs.
- Provide constructive feedback to on-air talent and newsroom staff to foster professional growth and improve content quality.
- Critique newscasts and digital content regularly to enhance quality and provide mentoring feedback.
- Assign projects to staff, ensuring deadlines and production standards are met.
- Collaborate with senior station leaders to set and achieve station goals.
- Establish and monitor viewer rating and digital metric goals, adjusting strategies to maximize engagement.
- Determine programming and equipment needs for producing high-quality content.
- Foster a positive, collaborative newsroom culture that supports creativity, teamwork, and career development for all employees.
- Respond promptly to coverage questions and ensure seamless newsroom operations.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in news production, with at least two years in a leadership role.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
- Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
- Proven experience in guiding, directing, and motivating team members, with a focus on setting and achieving performance standards.
- Ability to develop long-range objectives and implement strategies to meet them.
- Experience in mentoring and coaching staff to support their professional development.
- Demonstrated skill in budget preparation and departmental resource management.
- Proficiency in digital tools, audience analytics, and social media strategy.
- Familiarity with standard office equipment and newsroom technology.
- Strong listening skills to understand team needs and collaborate on effective solutions.
If you are passionate about local journalism and eager to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality news across platforms, we encourage you to apply. Join abc27 and Nexstar Media Group in making an impact in the Harrisburg community and beyond.